© Le eee Pl Dey) Ra CNC aDeverber | fanuany The people thot walk in darkness Have seen, have seen a great light And on those who dwell in endless gloom Alight has shone. Oh, @ child is born this doy Rejoice! Rejoice! Daughter of Zion, awake! The glary of God is born, “The People That Walk In Darkness” By Bab Duffard We wish you all a joyful Advent and Christmas season, and peaceful, prosperous and happy New Year! Elune & Eileen Publishers December Dates to Remember 1 World Aids Day § World Soll Day 7 Pearl Harbor Day (1941) 10 International Human Rights Day 12 Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad 21 First day of Winter 24 Christmas Eve Hanukkah begins 25 Christmas Day 26 Kwanzaa begins 28 Endangered Species Act (43 anniversary) 31 New Year's Eve January Dates to Remember 1 New Year's Day Ts. 18 — Martin Luther King. Jr.Day hye Sy 20 Inauguration Day i) Pe DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 THe MooNusHTER COVER DESIGN Kael is a gorgeous Chocolate Lab who lives in Vestal with his brother Ben, also a Chocolate Lab, and his Mom, He loves Christmas and wanted to have his 15 minutes of fame! Picture by Elka Dinhofer +Noble Room je Pt Bil +NV Library glyTHE MOONLIGHTER PRESS CONTENTS P.O. Box 326 Newark VALLey, NY 13811 December 2014 / Tanuary 2071 3 VOL. ib, No, 4/5 (607) 642-3393 (pHone/Fax) & 4 WWW.MOONUGHTERPRESS.COM Features wegoty PuBLISHERS — ‘Owego’s Indian Maiden Sa-Sa-Na Loft (part 24) Eleen Morock & ELAYNE DUDEK Memories of Catatonk In the 1930's & 40's Senior Scene .. ‘us: Facebook.com/MoonlighterPress B Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill (Part 7) Distribution Areas: ‘Our World, Our Home .. 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Holiday Wishes From Local Merchants Health & Fitness ~ Thoreau Puzzle Fun ..... be A Laughing Mater Newark Valley's Holiday Magic Fest ‘What's Happening... Poetic License ‘Announcements 4 Home improvement 10 2 to Area Restaurants .. 29 Businesses & Services Directory HapPY, Holidays: Copyright© 2006 by The Moonlighter Pres, all vghts reserved ‘The Mocrlighter reserve the right to reluve adverthing for any reaeon. Camero-readiy advertising i peelemed. We cannot srantee avoidance ‘of errors o# emissions resulting from ner-camaza-reach sd. Opinices rexpraned by contituting waiters ate not aecas.rily those of the publahert DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 20177 THE MooNUGHTER 3607-687-5335 IL South Side Drive Owego, NY 13827 Rl A smile is contagious; be a carrier! ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS & HAPPY DECEMBER ANNIVERSARY: Scott Smith & Son, Owego, NY (93 years) Weaver Automotive, Owego, NY (14 years) Village Wine & Spirits, Newark Vallay, NY (12 years) Las Chicas Taqueria, Owego. NY (6 years) 3 Family Farm, Spencer, NY (6 years) : The Tanning Spa NY, Qwago, NY (1 yeat) CONGRATULATIONS & HAPPY JANUARY ANNIVERSARY: ‘Spencer Insurance, Spencer & Candor, NY (107 years) Big Foote's Sports, Waverly, NY (23 years} Getzke's Automotive, Newark Valley, NY (15 years) Rossi's Pizza, Owego, NY (9 years} A&S Redemption, Owego, NY (9 years) Cardinal Cafe, Newark Valley, NY (6 years) Owego's Indian (Maiden - Sa-Sa-Na Tofi Compited and submitted by, and in loving memory of Marilyn T. Searles Me NOTE TO READERS... We ran the story of Sa-Sa-Na Lofi, Owego's indian Maiden in 39 parts, trom March 2005 through May 2008, Due to requests to repeat the slory, and ior the benefit of new readers who missed il the frst time, we are re-tunning the story over several ments. The stary was lovingly complled by Marlyn Searles, wiho passed away es we were going fo prin! withthe frst chapter. We hope she enjoyed reading it in heaven, and is enjaying this encore! (Part 24) History of the Tyendinaga Mohawks (continued) CULTURE Christ Church: The history of Christ Church, lke that of the other Anglican Churches, goes back years earlier than existing written records. George Rokwaho Loft, a valuable member of Christ Chusch died in 1895. A note found in the parish record reads: “On Friday, May 3, 1895, George Rokwaho Lon, for upwards of 40 years engaged in mission work in this locality a5 Catechis, Interpreter and Lay Reader died and was buried in the church yard on Sunday the: 5” This the parish register would indicate that 1855 would be an approximate beginning date of a work that eventually led 1 the establishment of Chis! Church Yagoweis Loft (latar Mrs, John Beaver) had a schoo! in a log house for several years across from the present site of Christ Church, Church services were also held here. This was the beginning of what at first was called the Cayuga Indian Mission, Later it was known as Beaver’s Church and then in 1888 the name Christ Church, Cayuga was adopted, In July 1871, Rev. Robert Jamas Roberts was transfeered from St. Pau's (Sour Springs) to the Cayuga Mission and remained in charge until 1878, During his incumbency Beaver's Church ‘vas built and the rectory was bought. Mr, George Rokwaho Loft ‘donated the land for the church, Construction of the building began in 1873, and in the summer of 1874 was opened for service. John Beaver drew up the plans (hence “Beaver's” Church) and oversaw the building of the church. Peter Smith and Jamas Beaver also assisted in the construction and of the building. On February 3, 1873 it was decided that = rectory was needed Beaver's farm (a house, bam and 20 acres) was rented and then bought by the New England Company, An additional 46 acres was purchased af a later date, However, the Land B-Fit, Newark Valley, NY (1 year surrender by the Six Nations Council naver happened Me Secemser 2016 / JANUARY 2077 Tae MGOMEATER: 4MEMORIES OF CATATONK IN THE 1930's & 40's * By Dick Anderson Grandparents Memories | have often heard people say, "If! had known how wonderful grandkids are, | would have had them first.” an interesting statement, but one | must say | somewhat agree with. Grandkids.are fun, You can spoil them, indulge them and then send them home ta mom for the We enjoyed raising our own kids, too. | sometimes think my kids turned out well in spite of me, nat because of me. But they had a wonderful mother, and I have often said she was the epitome of motherhood, All went to college and are all doing well taday. They were not angels growing up, but who was. Sometimes we were required to discipline them for breaking the rules. Prabably the same rules we broke when we were young. My mather’s favorite tool for instilling discipline was a switch from the lilac bush in the back yard. You had to go and get it, and It better be a good one, or she wauld lay one across the back of your legs and make you go get a better one and use that, too. it hurt a little, but you remembered it the next time you thought about breaking the rules. | often think we tend to try and give our grandkids those things we could not afford to give our own when they were young. We had a family to support, bills to pay, funds to be put away for their education, medical care and many more responsibilities that took our time and money. As grandparents, we are retired, no longer have a large family to support and enjoy spoiling the grandkids, We enjoyed helping to raise my grandkids, or should | say we enjoyed spoiling them. Maybe we did tend to spoil them, but they all turned out well. Not perfect, but | have never met a person wha was. We enjoyed those years when they were young and in school. We never missed a game af any spart my kids played in, nor did we miss any that our grandkids ware in, often traveling to Syracuse to watch the ones who lived up there. One granddaughter was a cheerleader from age eight until she graduated. So we know the feeling when someone says how much they enjoy their grandkids. It is never easy when your own children grow up and leave home, but when the grandkids do the same, it seems like the end of an era. One of my hobbies is writing poetry. 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Karen's husband is the pastor of the First Baptist Chuich ‘of Endicott and has contributed articles to the Moaniighter for many years that have appeared in the “Our Daily ‘Bread section, Three of their four adutt sons also live and work in the Southem Tier, are married and are raising families of their own, ‘As with ai! our local businesses, please support Karen in her new endeavor as she brings her considerable professional skills and solutions to hal you achiove the est results for your project or marketing campaign. CHER Bo eo Ae WHERE THE RULE NEVER ENDS! Specializing in Quality Meats 995 Taft Avenue Endicott, NY 13760 Phane 607-785-0283 Owners John Fargnoli Nancy Fargnai DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 Annie's Corner Family Affair Holiday " By Anne ©, Stout When trying to think about what to write in this column this. month, many things cama to mind from our mast unusual presidential election, to the news headlines, to local issues and 0 mucti more; but decided to focus on the upcoming holidays, ‘One thing that remains steady in my ite is tamily; | always have my fair share of family gatherings. This is a chanoe to get ‘caught up and learn hor everyone is doing, a tough task when you have a large family tree as | have Family doesn't always mean blood relatives, either. Family also includes many of our fiends; people who have shared our Ives and continue to do so, being there for each other, These holidays also have lots of traditions, lke decorating, ‘cooking/baking, shopping. gift giving and more, One of the bigger challenges these days is trying to find that perfect git for those on your list, and not break your bank, Finding spare time to make the gift aways goes aver well, Not only a good time to get together, but to also be generous and giving Also a time to remember those items you can be thankful for, like the peopie in your ite, our health, aur homa, out country (hoping it survives the next presidency) and more. Take the time to focus more on our smaller worlds, staying hopeful that the bigger ward will survive any future changes. Many times the end of the year holidays find many of us stressed and anxious; running to and fro to get done, Bon't let that be you, Try to get done whal you need to while stil enjoying the holiday. | plan on baycoting any stores making their employees work ‘on holidays, while | am relaxing at hare with family and friends. We live in a state that enjoys the four seasons, even when (or if} the snow starts falling, take time to go outside and enjoy the snow. Maybe you are not ino sledding anymore, but snow shoeing can be a very moving sport, Break out the camera and try taking some pictures, Don't make the holidays all work and no play or time to relax, Asa kid | remember being disappointed when they were over, now a8 an adult | actually have fett relief: not good. Share and enjoy the holidays. A Merry Christmas to all my readers; and a Happy Holiday to any that celebrate other holidays Remember, for the New Year...don't make those resolutions: too hard! + THe MooNusHTER 6ora Fabrizio & LAW OFFICES 84 Court Street, Binghamton, New York 13901 un providing quality legal seroices to the Southern Ties since September 1985! pit En Prada ch Neleiia REALESTATE ™ WILLS * POWER OF ATTORNEY ‘Willams (QAMS), Parker Sage (OAMS), ESTATES ™ DIVORCE ™ SPOUSAL SUPPORT on Terry White and Autumn Carter (VMS), CUSTODY ™ CHILD SUPPORT ™ BUSINESS LAW Lion Naomi Rupright also located at 103 Southside Drive, Owego; NY Apalachin Lions Honor the 2016 Peace Contact Fabrizio Law Offices at 607-771-1984 Poster Contest Winners fabriziolaw@fabriziolaw.com Owego Middle School (OAMS) student Parker Sage and Vestal Middle School (VMS) student Autumn Carter, along © Candor Community Chorus Sings in the Holidays: with family, were quests of the Apalachin ‘The Candor Community Chores will usher in the winter holiday season with their Lions Club at the club's October 26°meeting. concert, "Beautiful December on Saturday, December 3 at 7 pm in the Candor The two students were winners of the 20th High School Auditorium, Academy Street. Annual Peace Paster Contest, Celebration of The program celebrates the holidays with selections ranging from contemporary Peace, sponsored by the Apalachin Lions piecas such as "A Winter Day’ to the spin-filed “Tell it on the Mountain” and and Lions International. Over 125 studants “Bright Star Shining”. The program features cld favorites as well, Intermission participated in the contest. Parker ‘will feature a sing-a-long of Christmas carols as well as a raffle for gift baskets. Sage’s and Autumn Carter's winning posters © Oave Jackson directs the program accompanied by Brenda Yeier at the piano. wil naw go.on for judging at the Lions district Jewel Grifith joins Yeier for a fourchanded accompaniment on a particularly level, If selected they will be forwarded to lively melody, Lions International for judging against entries Admission is free, but the chorus gratefully accepts donations to support their from over 150 countries. music library and scholarship program. Lion Terry White presented each of the winners with a $50 savings bond. Pres. Judy o:-6- P Murphy expressed the Apalachin Lions appreciation to teachers Jolene Williams from i wis andcrveiare atin ven wnes Patchwork Angels Quilt Shop for the time and effort thay expended on this: 307 West Main Street project. Endicott, New York 13760 OWEGO ROTARY CLUB HELPS FOOD S o reas PANTRY The Rotary Club has constructed five larga 2 Nee wacacaniangt ina rk raised garden beds at the formar Nichols. 7 Tueatay& Wedsesday. 11st Som Elementary School on Roki Biv. in Nichols Satay $30am'o fom Project was led by Kevin Millar and assisted i "ec ty Wendy Deis. Also assisting was Laurie Elis from Tioga Oulreach (Catholic Charities) whose organization will plant and harvest the produce to augment their existing food pantry. 1 25% OFF ANY ONE ITEM WITH THIS COUPON Expires 01/31/37 DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 THE MOoNUGHTER 7SENIOR SCENE Tioga. 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DIABETES 101 Offered by Tioga Opportunities, Inc. and partnered with the American Diabetes Association Tues, Dec 13 from 9-Lam Countryside Community Center (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, ‘Gwego) (OR) Fri, Jan 13 from 2-4pm Elderwood at Waverly (37 N, Chemung St, Waverly) A staggering 25.9% of Americans age 65 ond elder has diabetes, totaling 11.8 million older adults, Every year, 1.4 million Americans ore diognased with diabetes, Learn mare about diabetes, including its symptoms ond strategies for effectively managing (ond preventing) the disease, To reserve your seat, coll 687-4120, ext. 331 ALZHEIMER'S PROGRAM: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Offered by Tioga Opportunities, Inc, and presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Wed, Jan. 11 from 1:30-2:30pm Countryside Community Center (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, ‘Gwegs) Learn how to effectively communicate with someone suffering from Alzheimer’s, Learn to decade messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. Free to the public - registration required To reserve your seat, call 687-4120, ext, 331, Setiior wistlom The older you get, the tougher It Is to lose welght because by then your bedy and your fet are realli é good friends. THE MOoNUGHTER eB"THE BLOODIEST BATTLE OF ALL” ial ‘Sugar Loaf Hill was a small, insignifican-looking mound, barely 50 feet high and about 300 yards long, situated on the southem end of Okinawa, It was part of a triangle of strongpoints set up by the x Japanese defenders designed to delay and damage the attacking American forces. The struggle for Sugar Loaf lasted 10 days; it was fought under the worst possible conditions - a driving rain hat never seemed to slacken, day or night. Newsweek called Sugar Loaf "the most critical local battle of the war." Time described a company of Marines - 270 men - assaulting the hill They failed; fewer than 30 returned. Fletcher Pratt, the military historian, wrote thal the battle was unmatched in the Pacific war for “closeness and desperatian.” Casuatties were almost unbelievable. In the 22nd and 29th Marine regiments, two out of avery three men fell. The struggle for the dominance of Sugar Loaf was probably the costliest engagement in the history of the Marine Corps. But by early evening on May 18, as night thickened over the embattled armies, the 28th Marines had taken Sugar Loaf, this time for keeps. When Sugar Loaf was finally secured on May 18, it had cost 2.600 Marine and about 2,500 Japanese dead. SUGAR LOAF HILL (Part 7) The Killing Ground on Okinawa, Japan (1945) (Printed with permission from the author, who wishes to remain anonymous) | hadn't noticed it until now, but thare was a splintared half of a ree trunk on the ridge of the bank in front of me. | was staring at he trunicwhile | was blowing air through my lips to keep the blood and waste from slipping between my lips, The hot sun eventually dried and caked the blood on my face. | knew the odor of vomit combined with the heavy smeil of cardite hanging aver the ground would make me sick. I kept saying over and aver, ..when the Japs leave I'l get @ canteen of water and wash my face. | did gag and felt sick several times, but thank God | didn't. Moments tater | heard a tow moan. I thought it came rom the rman that had fallen across me and that he was Stal alive, but it came from the man beside me, He was trying to say something, Out of the side of my mouth | whispered to him to aly still In a weak and moaning voice | heard him say, “Ihave to 20,” | fold him to let 4.90 in your pants; he said "Ihavetos help me get my pants down,” Again | tokd him to go in your pants. DONT MOVE. He vias quiet. I expected shooting to start any second. Minutes later | heard him defecating and that made me want to urinate. | had no choice so ! urinated in my pants and saveral more times during the day. He moved and asked, “Help me wipe.” | didn't answer him and he became quie!. | didn't know it then, but he was badly wounded and at times dalirions. DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 THe MooNusHTER ‘Seeing where the sun was, it saemed to be mid-maming. | thought somewhere around 9 or 10. | knew the sun would soon be in my eyes and | would be blindad for a whila_t gat to thinking back to when I was lying on the ridge a few hours ago ‘and looking down al this ditch. | said to myself....what idiot had ‘the dumb idea of an “end run.” | wanted water. | kept thinking ‘about water, no food, justa cool sip of water, No more than six inches from my fingers | saw a canteen and several hand grenades hanging from the cartridge balt of the body across me. I thought... could just get the cap off the canteen and Put my finger in the water and bring itto my lips. Then | wondered if it was empty. | thought it was too much of risk, 80 | gave up the idea of trying. Later, and forne reason, | started moving my fingers at a snails pace towards the ‘cantzen, | concentrated so hard on touching the canteen that it took my mind off of other things. | recall when | finally touched the canteen cover, | said to myself... | won, | beat the Japs; they didn't see me move, | felt great, but | was stil thirsty. NOTE: | am sony | never recognized the two Marines around me, Thay were probably some of the xtra people assigned to ‘our platoon, | feel certain that the marine laying across me for the rest of that day and into the evening helped save my life. = To be continued Produce * Meats * Groceries Happy Holidays! JOHN'S FINE FOODS Bev and Jahn Hitchings In Beautiful Downtown Owego BS North Ave, Owego, NY 13827 (007) 6n7-2470 totototntinttinintictintictctctct: x ee TAYLOR sa* MILITARY SURPLUS x Sgt ok Keren Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3 Holid8Y* yr Er Wise Co. 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Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand, The outer layers of wood are most efficient in taking up water and should not be removed. Use a stand with an adequate water holding capacity for the tree. Using stands that are too small is a very common mistake. Fresh trees use about 1 qt af water per day per inch of trunk diameter, The stand should hald enough water to last 24 hrs. If the stand goes dry and is subsequently refilled, water uptake may stop or be severely limited, leading to premature drying. Contraptions are available that maintain constant water level in the stand, working an the principle of a commode float. Cold water - Oo not use hot water in the stand; of no benefit No chemicals - Do not use chemicals in the stand to prevent evaporation. Water maves into the trunk at the lower cut end, and eventually evaporates (transpires) from the foliage. Evaparation from the surface of water in the stand is negligible, compared to the loss from transpiration, Do not use additives in water, including floral preservatives, molasses, sugar, bleach, soft drinks, aspirin, honey, or other concoctions. Do not apply film- forming anti-teanspirants, The products supposedly block the evaporation of water from the surface of foliage, but in reality have little benefit. Bo not use water holding gels in the stand. They reduce the amount of water available to trees. Clean water is the only requirement to maintain freshness. a minute and a hal = Phyllis DillerOUR WORLD, OUR HOME FEATURED LIGHTHOUSE Located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire The station was established in 4771 and was the 10° of 11 ight stations established prior to the American Revolution, The first tower was a shingled wooden structure with an iron lantern and copper roof, Its ESS ight source was three copper Sy, oll lamps. The current ight is a nad green signal that is visible for 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi). The light is made green by an acryie cylinder that surrounds the lens. Other structures at the light station that are til standing are the 1903 oll house (restored in 2004) and the 1872 keeper's house (curently U.S. Coast Guard offices). NATURE'S WILD SPACES Alaska is one of the wildest places on earth, with vast stretches accessible only on foot, floatplane, or even dogsled mi some areas. It is hame to bears and grizzlies and roughly half of the world's wild salmon population. But rapid warming and overdevelopment is threatening habitat and wildlife. We need to protect Alaska’s marine arctic and wild spaces. POLAR BEARS Polar bears are vital to the health of the Arctic marine environment and important to the cultures and economies of the Arctic people, Polat bears are ditectly impacted ny climata change, which is melting their sea ice habitat GIANT PANDAS Native to central China, giant pandas have come te symbolize endangered species. ‘AS few as 1,864 giant pandas live in their native habitat, while another 300 pandas live in 2005 ‘and breeding centers. around the world. DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 20177 THe MoonusHTER U.S. NATIONAL PARKS - CELEBRATING 100 YEARS: PARK Ho, Caroling ond Tennersee ‘Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Caroline and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape: encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail, An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist- covered mountains, ‘Some of the most popular spots and attractions within Great ‘Smoky Mountains National Park include: = Cades Cove, an iconic 11-mile loop road in an open valley ‘surrounded by tall mountains ~ Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the park at 6,643 feet ~Newfound Gap, the nearly mile-high spot where Newfound ‘Gap Road crosses the mountain ridge AMAZING PICS FROM THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE, ‘A Supernova imposter The Eta Carinae system has two stars in it, one of them huge and unstable. ‘Since the 1800s, astronomers with less powerful telescopes have been ‘watching the system's outbursts. But it ‘wasn't until Hubble came that researchers were able to fully check out the clouds of matter thrown off by it. This image, released in 2012, is one of the most detailed. These sort of outbursts, called ‘impastor supemovae,’ appear Ike normal supemavae but they do noi kill of the star. ONE OF THE WORLD'S STRANGEST BROS — agu Where They Can Be Found: New Caledonia |) What Makes Them Strange Tiny, grey and ground dwelling, ‘despite having wings, these birds lack the muscles, necessary to fy, Now nearly ‘endangered, the poor Kagu is constantly on the run from. predators. When threatened the Kagu will on puff out his crest cand wings in hs geshre to vend off potential threats. “Dr Main Luther King,JrKirty Quote Cats simply ought not to go about radiating such distracting charm. « Beverly Nichols a. WARD & VAN SCOY, INC. ‘Owego, NY Berkshire, NY 1-800-676-2712 “THE FEED SPECIALISTS” FEED ® FARM SUPPLIES SEED = FERTILIZER SERVING FAMILY FARMS AND BACKYARD HOBBYISTS SINCE 1925, COMMON PLANT THAT CAN BE DEADLY FOR PETS. Sago Palm. A commen ornamental tree in tropical climates, saga palm hes ¢ mortality rate of 50% to 75% when ingested, according to the American Saciety for the Prevention of Cruelty te Animals (ASPCA). Symptoms include black “torry” feces, bruising, and liver failure. DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 20177 FAMOUS DOGS IN HISTORY OWNEY T's generally believed that Gwney's origina! owner was o mail clerk because, just os Bob the Railway dag wos ebsessed with trains, Owney loved the scent ond texture of moil bags end follewed them by land, train, of boat wherever they went. When Owney's owner left for whatever reason, Owney stayed behind at the post office with his precious mailbags. After awhile, Owney began to follow the bogs, first in mail wagons ond then on mail trains. He started te rack up miles, traveling through the county, ‘then the state, and finally the whele United States Mail clerks were happy to let him do this becouse they reolized thet no train Owney traveled on ever crashed, making Owney a good-luck talisman. So, they started to give him little trinkets and medals to attach to his collar to represent everywhere he'd been. When he'd traveled so much that they na longer fit on his collar, he got a little jacket instead. AS part of o publicity stunt, he traveled around the world on a 120- day-long, Jules Verne-style trip aboard en ocean lines, Tn this way, he traveled across America, Europe, and Asia, and all the way back. And just in case you dar't yet feel totally inadequate in the face af this small dog's achievements, he alse had his own postage stamp Real life Bambi and Thumper ‘SURPRISING FOODS THAT CAN POTSON PETS. from AARP Onions and garlic Onions, garlic, leeks and chives all members of the genus Allium — can make dogs and cats very sick. The plants contain a compound that, when eaten, couse a pet's red blood cells to break down. Even a small amount can cause this dangerous chonge, and the toxic effects will eceur whether the onions or related foods ore raw, dried or cooked. According to the review, there were 69 cases of dog poisoning and four cases of cat poisoning between 1994 and 2008. from eating a wide range of allium= containing foads — everything from baked garlic to enion soufflé to Chinese dumplings containing chives. People should be awore that symptoms can eccursa dey or severel days after the incident, depending on how much their pet ate THe MoonusHTER: ‘This fs what SORRY ooks like! DID YOUKNOW... Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, numbering ever 80 nillion in our homes. BUT there ore also about 50 million homeless cats living among us, Why net odept one for Christmas? “MEO LANDING IN NEWARK VALLEY, NY Part 8 af 8) April 1964 Study of Gary Wilcax and his wife's answers to the Comell Medical Index Health Questionnaire, Rotter ncomplate Sentences Test, and the computer automated Jinnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, revealed answers consistent with physical and emotional health. On the MMPI, 3 configural search for positive traits and strengths showed sorrelations for describing the subject as compliant, methodical, orderly, socially reserved and sincere, Dr. Schwarz conceded that single UFO experiences do have Jrawbacks, but that the report by Gary Wilcox was exceptional pecause of his unusually healthy background, during and after the purported incident, and the ranty of such close-range UFO. occupant encounters. It should also be noted that Wilcox did nat eam about the Socorro, New Mexica landing until May 11 when Wilcox's father brought a newspaper clipping describing the event The predictions made by the aliens do present a bit of a dilemma. Their prophecy conceming the death of vanous astronauts was: naver fulfilled as stated. However, Virgil Grissom and two athar zstronauts did perish in a tragic Apollo capsule fire on January 27, 1967. Russian astronaut Vladimir M, Komarav was actually the irst known man to be killed in space, This happened on April 24, 1967, exactly three years after the prophecy, when his capsule plunged to earth under unopened parachutes. Komarov, Schwarz noted in his study of Wilcox, had some other unusual experiences in outer space. On October 12, 1864, he was scheduled to orbit for at least five days, bul retumed to Earth after 24 hours. As reported by London newspapeman Bruce Sandham: Recording of radio transmissions indicates that the spacecratt's crew had seen something strange and inexplicable in ortit, something that terriied them so much that they made-a hasty and unscheduled descent from space. This account appeared in the Daily Gleaner, Jamaica, on Monday, February 26, 1968. Komarov also shared another experience with world famous telepathist Joseph Dunninger at the Seatlle World's Fair in 1962. He had obsarved in space, strange phanlasms, odd hings that appeared before his eyes. Ha was sure bis mind was nol playing tricks on him, and thal i was not an illusion. It should isa be noted that a number of American astronauts in the period of 1965 through 1969 reported strange objects in space. in another testament to Wilcox’s mental stability, Schwarz stated hat Wilcox had na mental disturbance, no history af being hypnotized, no suggestion of paranoid thinking, no hints of specific psychopathology. and no cultural religious-like determinants that could account for his experience, His encounter with alien beings nad much in common with accounts shared by others workdwide. DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 THE MoOoNUGHTER ‘There are also a vaniaty of references to other people in Northem Tioga County seeing something strange or unusual ‘on April 24 or in that general time period. Wikcox was told that @ respected gentleman of Berkshire was out in his field that day and saw something that was unexplainable. 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Early New Year's Celebrations The earliest recorded festivities in honor of a new year's arrival date back some 4,000 years to ancient Babylon, For the Babylonians, the first new moon following the vemal equinox—the day in late March with an equal amount of sunlight and darkness—heralded the start of a new year. They marked the occasion with a massive religious festival called Akitu (derived from the ‘Sumerian word for barley, which was cul in the spring) that involved a different Titual on each of its 11 days, In addition to the new year, Akitu celebrated the mythical victory of the Babylonian sky god Marduk over the evil sea goddess Tiamat and served an important politcal purpose: It was during this ime that a new king was crowned or that the current rulers divine mandate was symbolically renewed Throughout antiquity, civitzatians around the world developed increasingly sophisticated calendars, typically pinning the first day of the year to an agricultural or astronamical event. 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Did you know that your Baby Boy has come to make you new? This Child that you delivered, will soon deliver you. Mary did you know that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man? ‘Mary did you know that your Baby Boy will calm the starm with His ‘hand? Did you know that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little Baby, you kiss the Face of God. ‘Oh Mory did you know? The blind will see. The deaf will hear. The dead will ive again. The lame will leap. The dumb will speak the praises of The Lamb, Mary, did you knaw that your Baby Boy is Lord of ali creation? Mary, did you know that yeur Baby Boy would one day rule the nations? Did you know that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb? The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great | Am. WOW! Dear Reader ... did YOU know? The Holy Christian Scriptures are so very clear that this Baby Boy was and is, indeed, ‘the Lord of all creation’ and the ‘Great | Ami’ Space would not allow me to develop this Truth, but if you desire to know and learn more about this Baby Boy, please get in tauch with me! It was not empty words of the Prophet Isaiah when he wrate in about 750 B.C. of the Messiah that was yet to be born and declared that His name would be The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father! (9:6) Likewise, when Apostle Matthew wrote about Baptism to be in the name (not plural, names) of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! (28:29) Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (John 4:25-26) and to be One (and the Same!) with Father (John 10:30). Enough! Celebrate Him! Celebrate the Baby Boy! Have the most joyous, wonderful, and peaceful Christmas ever! Do YOU know? Do YOU know? God Bless! Rev. G. Terry Steanburg Contact Pastor Terry via his website .. www HesAliveWWord org THe MooNusHTERMindclips By Ann Lowdermilk Several days ago, accompanied with a shortlist scrunched in my jacket pocket, | stopped in the grocary store for those few items. Upon arriving at the refrigerated section, | saw a woman go by with her shopping cart, and perched atop in that area of the cart where small children often sit, was the most elaborate shopping list Ihave ever seen, The list was in two columns, on crisp white standard sized copy paper, neatly hand written in happy green ink; there was even a second sheet, a clear giveaway by the staple at the top, | was mesmerized. The mere sight of this woman and her superb list set my imagination in motion. | mused thal the odds are thal her house is well organized, her daily menu executed as planned, all vehicles meet inspection in a timely manner ancluding oil changes and tire checks, and family members young and old are ever confident they are safe in the jong arm of her care, Reflecting on this, then coming back to the realty of the moment, | thought about the now countless times | have made shopping lists, only to, upon dashing out of the house, completely forget to bring the lst, and then walking up and down the aisles of the grocery store, hoping to recognize the needed items by memory. Almost without exception, at least one Hem never makes it hame, Noteworthy too (does this happen to you?), are the times when | make @ ist of ingredients for a specific recipe, tuck he list in my wallet, eventually get all the stuff and then forget entirely what the recipe was. This would be why some items in the pantry, uh-oh, just never gel used. Bul hey, a new year awaits. Like that amazing woman in the grocery store, I've got paper and colored pens, and maybe, with some real effort. | can be a serious lst maker -Gooitbye” | say, to crumpled up shopping lists stuffed in my pockets! Or as they say in French, “Au revoir!” Wall, a least fm gaing to ry! 3} Seen on a sign outside a focal church Does God need your permission to use yout Never Give Up — Inspirational Strtes Charlie Chaplin was intly rejected by Hollywood studio chiefs because his pantomime was considered nonsense.” DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 THe MooNusHTER HOLIDAY HOURS ‘Wednesday - Friday 10:00-5:00 p.m. ‘Sat. 9:00—2:00 p.m. ‘SOAPS, COPFEE BEANS, GIFTS & MORE! 15 State Rre. 224, VAN €rten, NY 14687 PH. 607.589.9901 WWW.FINGERLAKESSOAP.COM CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Christmas decorations evoke Christmas sentiments among children and grown-ups. This tradition dates all the way back to the old Christmas. markets in 16th century Germany. In those days, Christmas food, such as sugar rods, honey cakes, and other Christmas candy, were particularly used as Christmas decoralions inthe 16th century, many other kinds of Cheistmas decorations became popular. Among them were glazed paper, colored paper, and those which contain candies, nuts, cakes, raisins, and fruits Today's popular Christmas decorations include: Angels: As early as the mid-1880's, using angels as Christmas decorations became widespread. Angles are associated with the Christian culture, but are also known in Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism, where angels or beings similar to angels are used as messengers. Christmas Balls: As far back as three hundred years ago, glass balls were already used as Christmas decorations. Taday, the big, shiny balls of thin plastic or glass are used. They were originally invented in Germany. Christmas Candies: To decorate the Christmas tree with Christmas % candles is a tradition that dates back to the 16th century Z — the lime when the Christmas tree was first brought into ailiving room. The candle symbolizes life and joy in a dark time, and is perfect for Christmas, Tinsel: In 1610, tinsel was invented in Germany and was made {rom genuine silver, Machines that shredded silver into thin tinsel- sized strips were invented. However, since silver tinsal tarnishes and loses its shine over time, people eventually created arifcial replacements. The orginal inventor af tinsel remains unknown,GEORGE'S FLOWERS & GIFTS 642-3241 Geonge’s Flowers & Gifts proudly server Broome & Tioga Counties We ore locally owned and operated. * Flowers for any occasion * Fruit & Gift Baskets * Balloon Bouquets * Prices to fit any budget * Personal Service * same day delivery! Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-12N 35 Ballou Hill Rd., Berkshire =< = BIBLE STORY FOR CHILDREN ee. a The Boy Jesus atthe Temple (PartZof 2) _ {aL — The feast of the Passover lasted for seven days, and then Mary and Joseph prepared to return to Nazareth with the group that had come from there. All one day they travelled without Jesus, but they were nat worried because the company was large and they felt sure He was. walking along with some of His friends. ‘When evening came and He had not joined them, they began to search for Him among their friends and relatives. No one had seen Jesus all day. There was nothing for the worried parents to do but return 10 Jerusalem and look for their son, For two days they went every place in Jerusalem they thought Jesus might be. On the third day, the tined couple thought of looking in the Temple, There the boy was found, sitting with some af the smartest students of the Law, completely wrapped up in His. conversation with them, They, too, were interested and amazed at this lad who could ask such thoughtful questians and also give answers that showed a deep understanding. wiary and Joseph were surprised to find their son talking to the brilliant men, Mary had not forgotten the worry He had caused them for three days; and she could not help saying. "Son, why hawe you done this to us? Your father and | have been searching everywhere and we have been so worried about you.” DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 “Why did you look for me?” Jesus asked. “Do you not realize that | have my Father's wark to do?” Jesus realized that He was old enough now to begin preparing for the great work God had sent Him into the world to do. Mary did not quite understand, but she remembered the words He told her, and she thought about them afterward. This time Jesus left the city with Mary and Joseph and returned to Nazareth. As years passed by, He grew “in mind and in body, more pleasing to God and to men.” He was like other boys around Him, but in one way He was different— He never did wrong. He was not boastful or proud about His goodness, but He prayed often to God and God made His mind and thoughts pure so that He always wanted to do the right thing, This made those around Him love Him, and God saw that His Son was pleasing in every way + Quil griping about your church; If it was perfect, you couldn't belong, (GOD COMMERCIALS A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her lass to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in ways to communicate ideas about God, Here are some of the results: Godis like... TIDE: He gets the stains aut athers leave behind, God is like... WAL-MART: He has everything. God is like... ALKA-SELTZER: Try Him, you'll like Him God is like... SCOTCH TAPE: You can't see Him, but you know He's there. God is like DELTA: He's ready when you are. In the beginning there was nothing and God said, “Let there be light,” and there was still nothing, but everybody cauld see it. God made man before woman so a6 to give him time to think of an answer for her first question, THe MooNusHTER 20KirRIBATI DIARY Submitted by and in memory of Kay Perkins in 1997 Kay Perkins began a 2-year stint in 5 Kinibati as a member of the Peace Coms. While there, she kept a diary of her experiences. She graciously shared this diary with us, so that we can share it with our readers, Some info on Kiribati: Kiribati, officially the Republic of Kiribati, is an isfand nation located in the central tropical Pacific Ocean. The permanent population is just over 100,000 (2011), and the island nation is composed of 32 atolls and one raised coral isiand, dispersed: over 1,351,000 square miles straddling the equator, and’ bordering the Intemational Date Line at its easiemmost point The name Kiribati is the local pronunciation of ‘Gilberts", derived from the main island chain, the Gilbert fslands, which in tum were named atter the British explorer Thomas Gilbert, who. discovered the islands. The capital, South Tarawa, consists of number of islets connected through a series of causeways, located in the Tarawa archipelago. Kiribati became independent from the United Kingdom in 1979. It is a member ofthe Commonweaith of Nations, the IMF and the World Bank, and became a full member of the United Nations in 1999. CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT 3/30/98 This was the day Odelia, Ariene and Donald were supposed to come. Gretchen, Tererie, the chief counsel and the president of the school board and | went to meet the plane, The pane didn't come; engine troubie! | was hoping to have Ariane look at the rash on my can and groin area. | keep getting more, even when, some heal up, I can' think of anything else to try except an oral antibiotic which would be my last ditch effort. Nothing is going to happen until plane-comes in, anyway. Of course the mail didn't go out eithar, but then @ wasn't even taken to the airport! | can take most lackadaisical slowness but mail really gets me. | think Rairea really doesn't know or remember mail Il be glad when Mama is back to work. She is the only efficent person I've mat on the island. I's probably why | ike her so much! It's hard fo take inefficiency constantly. Peter Paul (my name for hir)} just came to my hause (Bp) asking for an inch of kerosene for the jar candle. There is no keresene on Makin “maybe 3 or 4 menths* Toam has a four month supply and told me to get some from him, | suppase this child sar my light on so was sent for kerosene, One inch in a jars fine but | don't dare give him mora, Now he came back with four eggs but no bread. | need moth balls, too. The cat is going in the sand around the foundation of my house. | hope moth baits wil Keep him away, His name is new “Mister.” Mamoa said | shouldn't name him the name of a person, Tererie told me if | took my first finger and ran a circle around my bal, and with the second finger run a cirde around three DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 times with the third finger run around six times and the last finger nine times, my boll would get batter. It would have to be large circles to cover thes rash! ‘8:30pm - Peter Paul just came back with a oup of sugar. He: definitely wants my tape player. He thinks itis a radio. | think ‘he wants me to bring him one from Tarawa. 331/98 Peter Paul is here again this am. cleaning up my yard... and ‘pow inside wanting to sween my house. To that | said no. an3i98 Peter Mave (his right name} came to me last week with a ‘white bird that had broken a wing. He threw it up and lt it ‘crash to show ma what was wrong, After i died he brought it tome to show me again, He is always carrying that knife and | ‘was wondering if he didn't help the bird die, He came into my ‘house and | didn't even hear him. I've got to find a way to keep him out of the housel Tereria was here a while 290 ‘complaining that the men who work around the council offices: don't like to work. Mamoa was here earlier and said the same ‘thing. Especially about Mott! 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Submitted by Dianna Glann While shopping at the mail with his mom, four-year-old Spencer noticed the long line of excited kids waiting to see Santa Claus, In childish innocence, he asked his mother @ profound question: “Where's the line to sae Jesus?" Since Christmas is “Jesus’ birthday,” Spencer thought there should be more evidence of it. Though no ane questions that “Christmas” was named for Christ, “Mery Christmas” is now often replaced with “Happy: Holidays.” Christmas care about to celabrate Christ, God's greatest gift to mankind — “for God so loved the world, that he jave his only Son (John 3:16). Wrapped in that lave came something invaluable for us - “the free gift of God,” which is eternal ife in Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). It's.no surprise that 2,000 years after Jesus Christ came, Spencer pouldn't find a line to see him. Even when Christ was here on saith most people rejected his claims to be sent from God. DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 20177 Hundreds of years earker the biblical prophet Isaiah foretold how his countrymen would respond to Jesus: “He was despised and rejected by men” (Isaiah 53:3). The author ofthe book of Jahn in the Bible summarized it this way: “He came to his own, and his cown people did not receive him” lchn 4:11). But John went on to say that “lo al who did receve him, who baliaved in his name, he gave the right to become chidren of God” (John 1:12). That offer of forgiveness of sins stands today, And Jesus stil gives etemal lf to all who believe that he died in their place, Jesus lived a sinless lite on earth and pleased God his Father in avery detail of his life. Then he completed his mission by sacrificing his life in order to take tha place of a world of hopelessly lost sinners, “All we like sheep have gone astray, we have tured - every one - to his own way, and the Lord God has laid on him tha iniquity (sins) of us all (Isaiah 53:6). Jesus was the only one who could stand in for us, being both God and man: “There is one God, and thare is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for af (1Timathy 2:5-8). Chiist's death on a cross and His resurrection three days later made our salvation possibla. As the Bible says, “by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your awn doing; itis the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2-8-9), There itis again...God giving the absolute best git possible to us — everything we need for a meeningful relationship with Him in this life and for etemity with Him afterwards. ‘The Bible says there will come a time when all those — the “great and small, standing before the throne” — whose names are “nat found written in the book of life” will be forever banished fram God's presence (Revelation 20-12-15). Whal a tragic loss, especially since the judgment against them has already been fully paid by the Christ of Christmas. The offer of the ultimate gift ~ from God - is sill ours to accept. “God did nat send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world ‘might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does no! believe is condemned alteady, because he has nat belleved in the name of the only Son of God’ (John 3:17-18). A vast number of people will face judgment because they never “lined up to see Jesus" on earth, ‘They newer acknowledged their need to accept him as their Savior. Christmas is a wonderful ime to “get in line to see Jesus,” while you can stil respond to his amazing offer. You can express your response to his offer in words like these, spoken from your heart: “Dear God, | admit that I've sinned against you many times. But Tm convinced that when Jesus died he was taking the punishment | deserve for my sins. | believe he is the only way that | can be completely forgiven shatace le era ny sins. | accept your wonderful gift of etemal life, Please help me now to live a life that pleases you." } ‘Youll newer regret “getting in ina to see Jesus! THe MooNusHTER 239 Annual Community “Lights On The River” Festival Bank w.« DOWNTOWNOWEGO rm FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (4.00-9:00P™) Avail bank happy. er ‘A great night is in store for Owego! Presented by the Nichols Owego i il spark SL Rse Riad | SOW Ma eee Historic Owego Marketplace, downtown Owego will sparkle ee acai ‘with holiday lighting and great festivities. It’s a fun annual Soe us for afl your banking needs, family event, with Christmas lights reflecting on the river, buildings lit with candles, carolers, strolling ians, ice carvers, and of course, Santa! ew cummunitynna com —— histo The festivities begin at 4:00pm Local merchants and restaurants will have specials throughout the event. Browse the gift shops, dine, and enjoy all the sights and sounds of Christmas, The fun continues with Live Reindeer, the lighting of the Village at 6 pm, capped off by an exciting riverside fireworks show at 8 pm! The Tioga County Historical Museum's O’Tannenbaum, 110 Front Street, is open Wednesday-Saturday for all to see over 100 decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. Ss - Holiday Splendor ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES NOTE: To see the event schedule Mon-Sat 9-5:30 Visi nen sinnaAe: Sun 930-5 Fun Fact One of the major festivals to promote J the Christmas Star Is Patsy held in Poland on TRI-TOWN || ‘ ol 2 ; Christmas Eve. Known as the Festival of the INSURANCE 5 Star, itis held after dinner and tests children’s knowledge of religion, Zi www.Trifowninsurance.com And behold, the star that they fad seen af its rising preceded them unti it came and stopped over the place where the Chid was. Matthew 2:9 DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2077 THE MOoNUGHTER 24Shanghai Adventures (Par 0) By Joan Fudala NOTE: Shanghai Adventures is the diary of Joan Fudala of Longview, TX (daughter of Kart Tiemann af Owego, NY). She was officially @ tourist while her husband Carl was on @ business trip in Shanghai. Her diary covers the period of Octaber 15th through November 151, 2015. yo/222015 As | prabably walked another 15 miles yesterday, | slept in until 8:00. 1am not hungry so ! will just get something light to get started today, and maybe a cup of coffee from Starbuck's. Since my feet were still hurting, | decided to be brave and take the subway aver to the other side of the Pudong River and spend the day exploring the financial district. The subway was not nearty a5 crowded as last night so had no problem getting on and off at the appropriate stations. There are several points of exit at the subway station, and I wasn’t really sure which one | needed to take. | picked Exit 2, which put me out right at the base of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. | knew the Aquarium was right next to this. | walked in front of the tower and across the street to discover an outdoor food court. The entry fee was about $25 and it was well worth the expense. It has nine thematic zones featuring thousands of fish and other aquatic animals from around the world. My first impression was how crowded it was, especially for not being a weekend. And then | realized that there was a large number of children in uniferms, probably on school field trips. | was very impressed with the number and quality of the exhibits. Many had tall glass walls where you could look at the fish from above and below the water's surface. We then stepped onto a travellator [one of the warld’s longest) that took us to ather fleor- to-ceiling tanks with different types of fish, One display | particularly enjoyed was the jellyfish. Colared lights that changed helped accentuate their luminescent bodies, The next feature was amazing - an underground tunnel where the fish were swimming on bath sides of you as well as over your head, Then we went down an elevator that descended into a series of underground tunnels. My timing was perfect — feeding time far the schooling seas in the Deep Ocean Zone was just as | was going through that exhibit. As | moved into the Shark Cove, it was feeding time there as well. It was fascinating to watch how the sting rays used their badies to trap the faod against the tunnels and then glide across the glass to move their mouth to where the food was. DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 20177 The gift shop at the exit area was HUGE! All sorts of stuffed animals and other souvenirs were available for purchase. As I began my walk of the area, | tried to take a picture of the deormen af the Ritz Carlton —they were dressed like gangsters ~ but | was not very successfull | decided to.check out the IFC Mall —talk about a museum mall! There was.a glass chandelier at least 30 feet long and a replica of a French Villa in the middle of an open area. A huge sculpture of a metal man sat outside the Cartier store, | tack some awesome pictures of the buildings in Shanghai's skyline, Walking back to the hotel towards the end of my day's journey, | had to take a picture of a lady dressed ina ceremonial costume. She was just standing there —| watched for about 10 minutes - and she had no particular purpose that | could determine. t went inside the Mosaic Mall and was struck by a backdrop of what Nanjing Road probably looked like about 100 years ago. | also liked the way they used oversized props to showcase the variety of items sold on the various levels of the mall: shoes, purses, food, and toys, to name a. few. | made it back to the hotel earlier than! had on previous days, but my body needed an easier day. | used this opportunity to get caught up with my journaling. Carl had to work late So | ate dinner by myself in the lounge. It was my favorite meal there so far. | had fried rice with BBQ. pork, sliced pork In a yummy gravy, 2 Macau curry sandwich, and Taiwan Soya chicken with bambaa shoots and whole garlic cloves. | also had 2 bite-sized desserts and a white chocolate bon-bon with an unidentifiable flavored filling. 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